DISCHARGE PLANNER
United States Job ID 72494 Job Type Full Time Shift day Specialty Other ProfessionalCooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received the Gold Seal of approval.
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Experience Required
- Identify and coordinate patient care needs in anticipation of the next site of care after hospitalization.
- Provide guidance for clinical coordination and collaboration among multidisciplinary caregivers.
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment and review the clinical needs of patients as they transition to the next level of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning.
- Utilize clinical knowledge to participate in treatment plan discussions with clinical teams.
- Identify and connect patients to services and resources available to them.
- Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
- Coordinates care authorization process with insurers.
- Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues, or barriers to discharge.
Education Requirements
- RN or BSW
License/Certification Requirements
- Licensed in the State of NJ
- RN or BSW
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Special Requirements
- Prior case management /discharge planning experience preferred
- Prior experience with EPCI EMR and AllScripts is preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern health care and case management.

With the help of Cooper, I have obtained my Epic Certification as well as my Masters in Business Administration. Cooper has really been supportive and really helpful in helping me to develop professionally and personally they really believe in a strong work-life balance.

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